The Practice Centre

12/08/2026

Welcome to TKP Total Knockout Physiotherapy. Only joking it’s just me!

07/05/2026

29/04/2026

After 23 years The Practice today closed its doors. I just saw my last physiotherapy patient. The Practice was my dream and it does seem strange moving on.
Our lease had come to an end and it presented the opportunity for me to step back from running a multidisciplinary clinic.
I am not retiring just moving in a new direction that will enable me to focus on my love of helping optimise peoples health as a Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach. I will now be working as a solo practitioner in the locality of The Practice.
The venture is simple Tony Kosoko Physiotherapy.
I leave The Practice with nothing but happy memories but I am excited for the future. If you do require any information regarding Physiotherapy and or Strenth and Conditioning please do contact me on 07966264812.
Look out for my new social media pages and website; coming soon.
Thank you everyone who came through our doors or who were a part of the amazing journey.

27/03/2025

I think my favourite piece of Pilates Equipment is the Wunda Chair. Joseph Pilates actually designed it to double as a chair in the home and then could be utilised for exercise. The reasons I like it that as a physiotherapist it is in my opinion more functional offering challenges to the patients that I see many who have issues with sitting and standing balance. Don't get me wrong I do love all the equipment and at The Practice we have a fully equipped studio and our patients have their particular favourites. Our physiotherapists work in the studio with clients undergoing rehabilitation but our Pilates teachers come from both Classical and Contemporary Pilates backgrounds

04/02/2025

Media reports that Jeremy Clarkson has discovered the benefits of Reformer Pilates. The Rise of the Reformer(s) has seen studios opening at such a high rate that Im sure there will be one or even two on every high street soon. In my opinion and it is just that anything that gets people moving is great. As a physiotherapist I always advocate movement as therapy and believe the key is to find something that you will enjoy as you are more likely to stick to it. However, there is a caveat Mr Clarkson is doing his Reformer classes privately and not in large groups. My advice and it is just that; if you have injuries do let the instructor know and maybe do not go for the larger group sessions for now. I am old school with the emphasis nowadays on old and do Pilates utilising the full array of equipment. As an ex dancer Reformer is ok and I have attended some great studios but I wouldn't have been a complete dancer if I only did barre?

11/09/2024

I have nothing to say!

10/09/2024

This amazing lady is 93 years old and has been doing Pilates at The Practice for more than 15 years. PIlates for me is not about beautiful bodies who can stick their toe in their ear. It is of benefit for all age groups and especially for the aging population and or those with health issues including Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and Musculoskeletal issues such as low back pain. The Physiotherapists and the Osteopaths at The Practice all have post graduate qualifications in Pilates including Clinical Pilates and Comprehensive Pilates. Our director ex professional dancer and physiotherapist has 22 years of experience having initially studied Pilates with Brent Anderson the founder of Polestar Pilates in 2001.

03/05/2024

Happy Birthday! Today we celebrate 21 years since The Practice Physiotherapy and Pilates Centre opened its doors in 2003.
What started as a single practitioner practice has grown into a multidisciplinary clinic offering Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Sports Massage Therapy and Pilates.
The early days were a steep learning curve and there were many sleepless nights wondering if I had perhaps taken on a bit too much.
However, we are still here and I would like to thank those that have been on this amazing journey with me. The front of house administration staff and clinicians past and present.You are all stars! The patients who have by far been our biggest advertisement for what we do and my clinical colleagues who refer patients to The Practice. It has and will continue to be a team effort. Time for cake methinks.

30/04/2024

In a world where we are encouraged to take exercise which is a great thing an issue sometimes not discussed is the problem of overtraining. On social media everyone seems to be doing Hiit classes or participating in Crossfit or extreme sports such as ultra distance running. I can talk from personal experience as someone with over 50 years of exercise participation from Professional Dance, to Taekwondo, Marathons, Crossfit, Olympic Weightlifting and Distance Swimming. There have been times where I have pushed myself to train when I have been exhausted and where my diet and sleep have not been optimal and as a consequence suffered injuries. In my role as a physiotherapist there are times where I have to slow clients return to activity and advise on a graded return to sport. If you find yourself with recurrent niggling injuries that seem to never fully recover see a Sports Physiotherapist who will offer a diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. They may also advise that consultation with a nutritionist or sports psychologist is advisable to return you to optimal fitness and in the end to something that should be an enjoyable activity.

03/03/2024

There is no consensus as to the best exercise for low back pain. However, where there is general agreement is that exercise is the key to recovery and prevention. As an ex dancer I come from a Pilates background as this was an exercise regime that is used as an adjunct to dance training and in rehabilitation.
The key if you are to stick to any programme is to find an exercise discipline that you enjoy! Our physiotherapists at The Practice will guide you in the early stages but once recovery is well under way we are more than happy to offer advice going forward.